Wignall Close Kirkby, Knowsley
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (L32), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19502156.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Knowsley costs £2,488 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Laurence's Medical Centre, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 100 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (1); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Knowsley in 2026-27: Band D £2,488 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,659 | £1,935 | £2,212 | £2,488 | £3,041 | £3,594 | £4,147 | £4,977 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (85% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Bewley Drive, Kirkby: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- St Martins Church and Vicarage, Peatwood Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- St Martins Church and Vicarage, Peatwood Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Pitsmead Road, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Pitsmead Road, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Thursby Walk, Southdene, Kirkby, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L32 3YE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 3YJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heskin Road Southdene | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.2 km (9.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Laurence's Medical Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlis Road (Dental Surgery) | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 5.3 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,730 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Delaware Allotments 7,290 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Lime tree Woods | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Knowsley: see them on the Knowsley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Park L32 3XP | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Kingfisher Hotel L32 6QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2017 |
| Kirkby Sports Bar And Function Suites L32 6QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Broad Lane Fish N Chips L32 6QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Beno's L32 6QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Thora's Supermarket L32 6QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Southdene Newsagents L32 6QA | Retailers - other | 290 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Kirkby Kebab House L32 6QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| RAFA Club L32 6QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Explorers Kirkby L32 6QG | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Activate Arts Ltd L32 9PW | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cherry Gardens (12); On or near Rockford Close (11); On or near Cottage Close (11); On or near Cawthorne Walk (8); On or near Cawthorne Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Aldford Road · Rockford Walk · Rockford Close · Ravenhead Avenue · Hallsands Road · Sapling Crescent · Rockford Avenue · Pershore Road · Cawthorne Walk · Cawthorne Avenue · Leyburn Close · Tedbury Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.